Maryland becomes first US state to ban grocery stores from using personal data for dynamic pricing
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Maryland has become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores, prohibiting grocers and third-party delivery services from using consumers' personal data to set higher prices. Governor Wes Moore signed the measure into law on Tuesday, positioning Maryland as a leader in pushing back against companies using analytics and consumer data to maximize profits. Critics, however, note the law contains significant carveouts that may limit its effectiveness.
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Maryland has become the first state in the US to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores.
Maryland's law bans grocers and third-party delivery services from using a person's personal data to set higher prices.
Critics say Maryland’s new law banning rapidly change product costs based on consumer data is full of carveouts
